Lima, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lima is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Allen County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, inland flooding, and strong wind.
Storm events near Lima
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lima's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lima itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Allen County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lima along with the rest of the county, not a Lima-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 9.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 83.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 51.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 74.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 39 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 46.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 78.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 29.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 56.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Allen County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lima, OH at risk of?
Lima is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Allen County, where Lima is located, are earthquake, inland flooding, and strong wind.
What is Lima's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Allen County, where Lima is located, scoring 83.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Lima a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lima carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Allen County.
Has Lima had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 77 hail, 65 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lima since 2016.